Andrew Thomas, BACP

Andrew Thomas works from an integrative, trauma-informed perspective to help adults understand and manage distressing life experiences. He combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a calm, conversational style. Andrew draws on five years of practice to support people coping with anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship or family difficulties.

He trained to FdA level in integrative counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). That membership follows the BACP code of ethics. Andrew offers therapy for adults aged 18 and over and does not provide couples relationship counselling or diagnostic reports.

Sessions begin by clarifying what the person wants to achieve. Andrew uses that shared goal to choose approaches that suit the issue and the individual. He explains what is happening in the body and brain when stress or trauma affects the nervous system and teaches simple coping strategies to reduce overwhelm.

His work draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and somatic practices. He also uses psychodynamic concepts when helpful, including inner child work and parts-based approaches. These tools are mixed to match each person’s needs rather than applied as a fixed protocol.

Andrew has particular experience supporting people with trauma and abuse, bereavement, workplace stress, addictions and low self-esteem. He welcomes practical discussions about scheduling and tries to be flexible within weekday working hours. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit them.

How Andrew’s approaches translate to online therapy

Andrew commonly uses attachment-based work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current reactions. It often helps with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and family of origin problems. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on practical changes in thoughts and behaviour to reduce anxiety, depression and harmful coping like substance use.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process. The therapist and client agree goals together and choose which approaches to try based on the person’s needs and preferences. That shared planning makes it easier to adjust methods as progress is tracked over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for depth work and when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow more flexible, on-the-go support and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it possible to continue steady work on trauma, anxiety or life changes without needing to travel.